In 2003 the City of Los Angeles dedicated the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and McCadden Place, in Hollywood, California as "Morris Kight Square." This location was selected as it was the stepping off point for Christopher Street West, the very first street-closing gay pride parade in the world. Twilight years Toward the end of his life, Kight had several strokes that slowed him down. There is a Chinese magnolia tree and a bronze plaque dedicated to him at the Matthew Shepard Triangle in West Hollywood. Morris Kight used to visit this park weekly to tidy up the area, water and plant new flowers. He encouraged others to do the same. On November 16, 1998, just before his 79th birthday, the City Council of West Hollywood presented him a Lifetime Achievement Award. In September 2001, he made a video documentary with West Hollywood Public Access host James Fuhrman called "Early Gay and Lesbian History in Los Angeles", which included his recollections of the Beanery protest and other actions. He had a longtime companion named Roy Zucheran. Three days before his death, he donated his memorabilia and archives to the National Gay and Lesbian Archives in Los Angeles. UCLA also has possession of some of his archives. He died peacefully at the Carl Bean Hospice in Los Angeles, on January 19, 2003. Legacy In September 2001, he made a video documentary with West Hollywood Public Access host James Fuhrman called "Early Gay and Lesbian History in Los Angeles", which included his recollections of the Beanery protest and other actions. Season 3, episode 8 of the podcast “Making Gay History” is about him. There is a Chinese magnolia tree and a bronze plaque dedicated to him at the Matthew Shepard Triangle in West Hollywood. Morris Kight used to visit this park weekly to tidy up the area, water and plant new flowers. He encouraged others to do the same. References External links http://morriskight.blogspot.com/ "Interview with Morris Kight" - Gay Asia Pacific Support Network Gay Today interview Gay and Lesbian - Political Action & Support GroupsMemorial Honors Gay Rights Pioneer Morris Kight The Advocate - obituary American civil rights activists Gay men American LGBT rights activists LGBT people from California LGBT people from Texas 1919 births 2003 deaths American pacifists American anti–Vietnam War activists LGBT culture in Los Angeles People from Comanche County, Texas People from Los Angeles Activists from California Activists from Texas